City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Chennai vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chennai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Gothenburg
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $494 | $509 | $15 |
| Groceries | $211 | $189 | +$22 |
| Dining Out | $131 | $117 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $24 | $52 | $28 |
| Utilities | $65 | $57 | +$8 |
| Other / Misc | $75 | $76 | $1 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$1,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,044
per month
You'd need $2,044/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,000/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $1,000/month?
Living in Chennai on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$494 to rent, $211 to groceries, $131 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $509 rent, $189 groceries, $117 dining.
Is Chennai or Gothenburg cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Chennai worth in Gothenburg?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$2,044/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.